Social Security Disability Statistics

Information for Social Security Disability changes every year. We know it's confusing to keep up with the data, so we've provided some quick statistics.

More than 8.9 million Americans are already collecting Social Security Disability, but it's important to note that over two-thirds of new SSD applicants are rejected each year. We're here to help you get your money, whether it's the first time you've applied or if you're in need of an appeal.

Call us at 1-866-943-3427 or fill out our free online legal consultation. Our consultations are absolutely free. We'll answer your questions and tell you if you have a case for SSD.

2013 Social Security Disability Statistics

In 2013, there were 2,640,100 applications submitted to the Social Security Administration.

Of the 2,640,100 applicants, only 884,894 were awarded Social Security Disability payments.

That means that 1,755,206 applications were denied SSD benefits in 2013.

The number of applications that were awarded payments in 2013 went down 9.7% from 2012.

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